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Precision Supply Built for Aerospace & Defense

Who We Serve

A Partner Built to Simplify Your
Aerospace & Defense Operations

Managing fasteners, components, and specialty parts across multiple suppliers can slow things down. AFC helps streamline the process by bringing quality, traceability, and coordination together under one reliable partner, so your programs stay on track.

 

2025 AFC Aerospace and Defense Master (1)
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Industry Expertise From Day One

Industry Expertise From Day One

Our team understands the specifications, and standards required for aerospace and defense environments.

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Certified Quality You Can Trust

Every component is backed by the certifications and traceability required to support many aerospace and
defense programs.

Certified Quality You Can Trust

Every component is backed by the certifications and traceability required to support many aerospace and
defense programs.

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A Simpler Supply
Strategy

A Simpler Supply
Strategy

AFC helps consolidate sourcing across fasteners, components, and specialty parts, giving your team a more reliable and coordinated supply chain.

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Traceability
at Every
Step

Traceability
at Every
Step

From sourcing to delivery, we maintain the documentation and process control needed to support complex aerospace programs.

How We Help

We Bring Proven Industry Expertise From Day One

AFC Aerospace & Defense is a dedicated unit, staffed, certified, and structured around the demands of aerospace, defense, marine, and shipbuilding programs. We come in already knowing what you need.

 

 
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) for compliance-heavy environments
 
Aerospace & defense certified component distribution
 
Anti-corrosion and spec-grade components for critical applications
 
Full lot traceability and documentation on every order
 
Marine & shipbuilding supply programs
 
Just-in-time delivery aligned to your production schedule
ISO

Certified quality management specific to the industry
3

Dedicated verticals: land, air, and sea

100%

Traceability on every aerospace & defense component supplied
10+

Industry association memberships

Compliance & Standards

Certified Where It Counts

  
AFC operates under the compliance frameworks your industry requires,
with documentation built into every program.
 

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management Systems

 

AS9100

International Quality Management Systems

 

ITAR

International Traffic in Arms Regulations

 

IATF 16949

Automotive Quality Management Systems 

 

AS9120

Aerospace Quality Management

 

CMMC Level 1

 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 

Why AFC

A Supply Chain Partner That Earns Its Place on the Program

 Most distributors hand off the parts and walk away. AFC stays in the program, managing traceability, compliance documentation, and inventory with the same rigor your program demands. Your team focuses on the mission. We handle everything that keeps the auditors off your back. 

 

Certified & Compliant by Default

Compliance isn't something we offer on top. It's the floor. Every transaction, every shipment, every record we generate meets the documentation requirements your program can't compromise on.

  
Traceability at Every Step

We maintain manufacturer certifications, document control, and lot-level traceability across every product's lifecycle. When traceability gets questioned, you already have the answer.

  
SUBSAFE / Level I critical material support

Safety-critical naval programs demand zero error. We supply SUBSAFE/Level I product with strict material segregation, validated sourcing, and full traceability from manufacturer to delivery — backed by controlled documentation packages audit-ready for NAVSEA and prime contractor requirements.

  
One Partner Across the Whole BOM

Fasteners, components, specialty hardware, sourced and managed under one roof. No handoffs between vendors. No gaps in the chain of custody.

  

In Their Words

"We needed a distributor who understood what compliance actually means on a defense program. AFC didn't just deliver parts, they delivered confidence that every single one was traceable, documented, and ready for audit."

Supply Chain Director

Tier 1 Aerospace Manufacturer

Industries We Serve

Tailored To Every Industry

AFC Aerospace & Defense works exclusively within the most demanding sectors in industrial supply, where a single non-conforming component can halt a program, and where your distributor needs to already know the rules before they walk in the door.

AeroSpace
Aerospace
Aerospace

Certified component distribution and VMI programs for manufacturers and contractors operating under the strictest quality and traceability standards in the industry.

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Defense & marine
Defense & Marine
Defense & Marine

Reliable supply programs for defense equipment manufacturers and marine builders who need spec-grade components, full documentation, and zero tolerance for error.

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Energy & Power Generation
Energy &
Power Generation
Energy &
Power Generation

Component distribution and managed inventory for energy equipment manufacturers where reliability, lead time, and material specifications directly impact operational performance.

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Data Center & Electrical Infrastructure
Data Centers & Electrical Infrastructure
Data Centers & Electrical Infrastructure

Fastener and hardware supply programs for the facilities and infrastructure teams keeping critical electrical systems online and operating at full capacity.

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Industrial Manufacture
Industrial Manufacturing
Industrial Manufacturing

End-to-end VMI and component supply programs for industrial manufacturers running high-volume operations where line uptime and part availability drive every production decision.

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Rail & Transportation Equipment
Rail & Transportation
Equipment
Rail & Transportation
Equipment

Managed component programs for rail and transportation manufacturers where part availability, material standards, and supply consistency are non-negotiable.

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Guiding You From First Conversation to
Dependable Supply Readiness

From certified distribution partnerships to specialized materials and components, AFC Aerospace & Defense
provides the capabilities needed to support demanding marine and defense applications.

1
Tell Us Your Requirements
Share your specifications, required certifications, component types, production schedule, and compliance standards for your aerospace or defense program.
2
We Design Your Supply Program
Our Aerospace & Defense team builds a custom VMI or supply strategy aligned with your specifications, documentation requirements, and delivery timelines.
3
You Focus on Your Mission
We manage sourcing, inventory, and logistics while maintaining full traceability and documentation, so your team can stay focused on building what matters.
Trusted Industry Partnerships

Industry Associations & Memberships

AFC Aerospace and Defense is proud to support the organizations that help advance quality, compliance, and collaboration across the aerospace, defense, and manufacturing supply chain.

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Common Questions

Questions We Hear
Most Often

Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out directly and our A&D team will get back to you.

 

What certifications does AFC Aerospace & Defense hold? AFC holds ISO 9001:2015, along with specialized aerospace and defense certifications. Full documentation is available on request, see our certifications here.
How does your traceability process work? Every component we supply comes with full traceability documentation, from source to delivery. Our systems are built to support audit requirements at any stage of your program.
Do you support marine and shipbuilding programs? Yes. Marine and shipbuilding are a core part of our Aerospace & Defense unit. We supply spec-grade and anti-corrosion components specifically suited to those environments, including Eagleshield-certified distribution.
Can you build a VMI program for a defense program with strict compliance requirements? That's exactly what we're built for. Our VMI programs for defense are designed around compliance from the ground up, we don't retrofit a standard program to meet your requirements.

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Whether you're navigating strict aerospace and defense standards, complex supply requirements, or mission-critical programs, AFC’s teams deliver the quality and reliability you can depend on.